Las Vegas police had contact with shooters days before ambush

Las Vegas police officers had contact with Jerad and Amanda Miller days before they ambushed and executed two officers and killed a citizen, officials said at a Wednesday morning news conference.

Sonnen announces retirement from UFC

A day after saying he would appeal the results of a positive drug test to the Nevada Athletic Commission, UFC veteran Chael Sonnen announced his retirement from the sport. Sonnen, 37, finishes his career 28-14-1, including 7-7 in the UFC.

Charity headcase

The New York Women’s Foundation does laudable work helping women achieve economic security in the Big Apple, while the Bailey House provides low-income New York residents with groceries. Both organizations received a chunk of $3 million in donations from one group last year.

4 great movie dads for Father’s Day

With Father’s Day coming up Sunday, it’s a time to reflect upon the lessons learned from our dads… and movie dads. Here are four inspiring fathers in films.

Nitsche becomes youngest three-time winner at WSOP

Dominik Nitsche of Germany became the youngest three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner late Tuesday as he won the $1,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em tournament at the Rio Convention Center. Nitsche, 23, passed Phil Ivey as the youngest three-time champion.

Six homers power 51s past Sky Sox

The 51s hit a season-high six home runs and banged out 17 hits in routing the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, 14-7, Wednesday in Colorado Springs, Colo. Catcher Travis d’Arnaud homered twice.

Federal probe: Nevada housing authority owes $425,000 in back pay

A federal investigation into the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority has uncovered thousands of dollars in wages owed to several dozen workers, a discovery that will cost the agency at least $425,000 in back pay.

Uber brands taxi companies’ memoranda inaccurate

The San Francisco ridesharing technology company that’s trying to get a foothold in the Southern Nevada transportation market says memoranda circulated by Las Vegas taxi companies are inaccurate in their depiction of how the company fails to stand behind its drivers on legal matters.

Clark County coroner IDs man who fell from MGM Grand window

The MGM Grand employee who died Tuesday after falling off the third floor of the hotel has been identified as Ricky J. Robinson, 59, from Las Vegas, according to Clark County coroner’s office.

Moulin Rouge site open for gambling — if only temporarily

For a few hours Wednesday, the Moulin Rouge was open for gambling. Slot machine route operator United Coin managed 16 aging slot games for eight hours inside a trailer. The activity allowed the property’s ownership to keep the gaming rights for the location alive for another 18 months.

“Dumb and Dumber To” trailer released

Those who remember the original “Dumb and Dumber” movie, which starred Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, can now see the trailer to the sequel.

Classical guitarist playing free concerts

Guitarist Michael Nigro returns to local libraries this weekend for two free concerts celebrating Latin American music and composers.

Cedar, redwood mulches work better than pine

Question: Would you please tell me what type of mulch is not recommended to put in flower beds? I thought I remembered it being redwood mulch, but I can’t find anything on that. Could it have been cedar? My landscape guy says the shredded cedar is not a problem for vegetation.

 
Luxury home teeters on edge of crumbling cliff

A luxury home in Texas is currently teetering on the edge of a 75-foot cliff as the land beneath it collapses.

Primary election aftermathings

You’ve heard the headlines. Here’s a look at some of the other stories out of Tuesday’s primary elections.

Report describes how Henderson helicopter pilot killed in Grand Canyon

A Henderson resident killed in a helicopter accident in the Grand Canyon had exited the aircraft he was piloting when it rolled and fatally injured him in northwest Arizona May 18, according to an NTSB report.

Reno man sentenced to prison for Spice drug sales

Iqbal Singh-Sidhu, a 34-year-old Reno man, was sentenced to nine years in prison on Monday after being convicted of distributing synthetic drugs out of his convenience store.

Nintendo reveals ‘Skylanders’-like toy line at E3

The Japanese gaming giant unveiled a toy figure line called “amiibo” that will work in tandem with its video games like the toys-meet-games franchises from Activision Blizzard Inc. and the Walt Disney Co. The announcement was made in an online video released Tuesday during the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the industry’s annual trade show.

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